BBL 2024-25 Match 39: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers by 5 wickets in the 39th match of the BBL 2024-25.

The Perth Scorchers secured a convincing five-wicket victory over the Adelaide Strikers in Match 39 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at Optus Stadium, Perth.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Scorchers restricted the Strikers to 161 in 19.1 overs. Liam Scott played a lone hand for the visitors, scoring 67 off 43 balls with four fours and five sixes.

Matthew Short chipped in with a quick 40 off 21 deliveries, but the rest of the Strikers’ batting lineup faltered against the Scorchers’ disciplined bowling attack. Jason Behrendorff and Mahli Beardman stood out with three wickets each, while Lance Morris claimed two crucial dismissals.

Chasing 162, the Scorchers started strongly with Sam Fanning providing early momentum, scoring 29 off 20 balls before being run out. Contributions from Aaron Hardie (28 off 17) and Ashton Turner (21 off 18) kept the chase on track.

However, it was Cooper Connolly who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 off 21 balls, including four massive sixes, to guide his team to victory in just 16.2 overs.

The win saw the Scorchers leapfrog the Melbourne Renegades to claim fourth place on the points table, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Strikers’ defeat confirmed their elimination from the tournament.

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Full Match Scorecard

Adelaide Strikers: 161/10 (19.1 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Alex Carey22722314.29
Matthew Short402160190.48
Ollie Pope140025.00
Liam Scott674345155.81
Alex Ross6510120.00
Harry J Manenti360050.00
D’Arcy Short10121083.33
Brendan Doggett240050.00
Liam Haskett590055.56
Lloyd Pope120050.00
Jordan Buckingham02000.00
Extra4 15 (b 1, w 3, nb 0, lb 0)
Total161/10 (19.1 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Jason Behrendorff3.102136.63
Lance Morris4056214.00
Aaron Hardie201407.00
Matthew Spoors1018018.00
Ashton Agar301916.33
Cooper Connolly301515.00
Mahli Beardman301735.67

Fall of wickets: 1-23 (Alex Carey – 1.3 ov), 2-39 (Ollie Pope – 2.6 ov), 3-88 (Matthew Short – 7.2 ov), 4-95 (Alex Ross – 8.4 ov), 5-101 (Harry J Manenti – 10.2 ov), 6-131 (D’Arcy Short – 14.5 ov), 7-155 (Brendan Doggett – 16.5 ov), 8-157 (Liam Scott – 17.4 ov), 9-161 (Liam Haskett – 18.4 ov), 10-161 (Lloyd Pope – 19.1 ov)

Perth Scorchers: 163/5 (16.1 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Sam Fanning292031145.00
Finn Allen10720142.86
Aaron Hardie281731164.71
Cooper Connolly392104185.71
Ashton Turner211810116.67
Nick Hobson15911166.67
Matthew Spoors8710114.29
Extra13 15 (b 0, w 9, nb 1, lb 3)
Total163/5 (16.2 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Brendan Doggett201618.00
Liam Haskett2034017.00
Jordan Buckingham3031010.33
Lloyd Pope302107.00
Matthew Short302117.00
D’Arcy Short3.2037211.10

Fall of wickets: 1-33 (Finn Allen – 2.2 ov), 2-69 (Sam Fanning – 7.1 ov), 3-70 (Aaron Hardie – 7.3 ov), 4-113 (Ashton Turner – 12.5 ov), 5-135 (Nick Hobson – 14.3 ov)


Match Result: Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets.

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